Company: Premier Foods – Premier Kroonstad Mill
Location: Kroonstad, Free State
Contract Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Industry: Food Production / Manufacturing
Experience Level: Mid-Level / Skilled Production
Functional Area: Production / Milling
Closing Date: 30 September 2025
About Premier Foods
Premier Foods is a leading food manufacturer in South Africa, producing high-quality maize, flour, and other staple products. The Premier Kroonstad Mill is seeking a skilled Shift Miller to ensure optimal milling performance, high-quality outputs, and efficient plant operations.
This role is ideal for candidates with practical milling experience, technical expertise in PLC-operated plants, and a commitment to maintaining high production standards.
Role Overview
The Shift Miller is responsible for controlling and adjusting the milling plant to achieve optimum output, extraction, and maize quality. The role involves ensuring consistent production, safe operations, and compliance with manufacturing and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
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Operate and adjust the milling plant to achieve target output and extraction.
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Maintain quality consistency across maize and flour products.
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Conduct miller maintenance and preparation tasks.
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Monitor overall plant efficiency and report performance metrics.
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Ensure compliance with FSSC 22000 and HACCP standards.
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Promote safe working practices and maintain housekeeping standards.
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Facilitate and coach Invocom™ sessions.
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Stand in for other millers during annual leave or training.
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Work rotating shifts, including Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, and standby duties.
Minimum Requirements
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Matric / Grade 12
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GMF Module 4 and Trade Test
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5 years’ milling experience post-trade test
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Experience with 20-ton per hour mills
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Knowledge of OEE and PLC-operated plants
Advantageous Attributes:
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Maize grading and fumigation knowledge
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HACCP understanding
Skills and Competencies
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Ability to work effectively in a team
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Ability to perform under pressure
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Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
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Attention to detail and quality-focused mindset
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Ability to follow SOPs and production protocols
Special Conditions of Employment
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Standby duties, 24/7 availability
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Shift work, including weekends and public holidays
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Pressurised production environment requiring flexibility and reliability
Remuneration and Benefits
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Competitive market-related salary
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Opportunity to work in a leading food production environment
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Exposure to advanced milling processes and production technology
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Professional, supportive, and team-oriented work environment
How to Apply
Apply directly via Premier Foods Careers portal:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within four weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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